犍 (jiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 犍 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 犍 (jiān) means "bull; ox". with 12 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 犍 stroke by stroke?

犍 has 12 strokes. The radical is 牛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 犍 and 牸?

犍 (jiān) and 牸 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 犍?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 牛. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 犍?

Common words containing 犍 include: 犍牛 (jiān niú) — bullock; ox; 犍子 (jiān zi) — bullock; steer; 犍 (jiān) — bull; ox.

How to Write 犍

The character 犍 (jiān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

犍 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means bull; ox.

Common Words with 犍

犍牛 jiān niú

bullock; ox

犍子 jiān zi

bullock; steer

犍 jiān

bull; ox

Example Sentences

犍牛的力气很大。

jiān niú de lì qì hěn dà

The bullock is very strong.

这头犍子很壮。

zhè tóu jiān zi hěn zhuàng

This bullock is very strong.

那是一头犍牛。

nà shì yī tóu jiān niú

That is a bullock.

Similar Characters

牸 zì

特 tè

牺 xī

Practice Writing 犍 (jiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犍

What does 犍 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 犍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 犍 and 牸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 犍?

What common words use 犍?

How to Write 犍 (jiān)